Working at Orchard Gardens
Bishopstoke Park, Eastleigh, SO50 6HE
Operated by Anchor Hanover Group
48 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.7/10
Key Finding
"Visible hands-on managers, strong staff training and supervision, and a positive culture, although staff retention lacks detail and activities miss specialist training."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
People felt safe... Staff received training and regular updates about safeguarding... Risks... were completed and regularly reviewed... Medicines were safely managed
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
There was a positive, open culture at the service, people and staff were happy to speak with us
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were sufficient staff deployed to meet the needs of people living at the location. There had been an increase in staffing to reflect the complex needs
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff were well supported through supervision and a comprehensive package of induction and ongoing training. Staff were encouraged to complete courses that lead to qualifications
Management
7/10
✓
The registered manager and deputy manager were visible throughout the service. They would assist with care provision and at lunch times and were accessible to people and relatives
Programmes
6/10
✓
There was a busy activities programme... 'Oomph' exercise session... cake decorating... 'Hortic' therapy (using gardening activities)
Points to consider
Staffing levels are enough to meet needs but no details on low staff turnover or avoiding agency workers
There were sufficient staff deployed to meet the needs of people living at the location
Activities programme has variety like themed exercise and gardening but lacks specialist named approaches or staff training in therapies
There was a busy activities programme... 'Oomph' exercise session... 'Hortic' therapy
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2020
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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